Bobby and Deidre were fantastic clients, because I knew throughout their planning process that they were going to have a great time at their own wedding, no matter what. As it should be! I was grateful that this admirable modus operandi of theirs led them to hiring me.
The personal values that they prioritised, which made their wedding unique, were: their love of the city of San Francisco (and their commitment to building a life there together); their Catholic faith; and their sincere interest in making their wedding as green as possible.
The couple were married in the historic and naturally ornate St. Patrick's Church, in down town San Francisco, so there was very little decor that needed to be arranged and brought in for the ceremony. Also, being married in a historic building is a great way to feature and celebrate the history and architecture of San Francisco, as well as a smart way to ensure that their ceremony location would stand the test of time and be there for the fiftieth anniversary nostalgia tour!
Their wedding bands, by Brilliant Earth, were made from recycled precious metals (a niche specialty and green business practice of these native San Francisco jewelers).
Deidre's bouquet was made from California grown blooms, hand tied with craft twine, for an "organic aesthetic" that also required the use of fewer raw materials to hold the bouquet together.
While it's challenging to go all organic when it comes to local flowers; the bridesmaids bouquets did include peachy-orange, California grown, organic spray roses.
To ensure that the bridal party would be physically comfortable, as well as not feel pressure to invest a lot of money in a "one-time-wear"; Bobby & Deidre had their bridesmaids select navy blue cocktail dresses in the style of their choice, something they could look forward to wearing again. The groomsmen wore navy blue suits, which they could keep around for interviews if they chose to buy rather than rent!
To ensure that the bridal party would be physically comfortable, as well as not feel pressure to invest a lot of money in a "one-time-wear"; Bobby & Deidre had their bridesmaids select navy blue cocktail dresses in the style of their choice, something they could look forward to wearing again. The groomsmen wore navy blue suits, which they could keep around for interviews if they chose to buy rather than rent! Family photos enhanced the personalized nature of the wedding decor.
Their table decor included natural beeswax, lead free pillar candles in garden lanterns. Their menus were on mini chalkboards (a nod to the Hamlin Mansion's other life as the Hamlin School for girls).
The favors at each place setting were magnets, handmade by a friend.
Deidre & Bobby's organic wedding cake, with Art Deco detailing in orange and light green, was made by Cake Coquette.
The myriad personal and thoughtful touches that came together, in the end, made this a very special wedding. And, yes, the bride and groom had a lot of fun!
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The Greener the better! Way to go ZahZoom and kudos to this inspirational and thoughtful couple!
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